Nov 22– From The Aeneid by Virgin (19 BC) translated by John Dryden
Summary: Dido kills herself.
Commentary: It's really weird reading this after going through Fitzgerald's Odyssey, such a totally different style. Definitely less readable. I'm guessing it's a 1:1 line translation, which I think makes it harder to get a good flow.
Having only read a few dozen pages of The Aeneid total, I don't really know who Dido is, the full reasons behind her suicide, etc. It's decent enough poetry, but I don't think I got the full impact.
First aid note: If someone is impaled with something, it's almost always best to leave it in to restrict bleeding and prevent further damage.
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